---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-323775"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "KSS"
cik: "0000885639"
company_name: "KOHLS Corp"
filed_at: "2026-07-29T20:20:15+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-29T20:22:22.989083+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Kohl's Board Chair Schlifske retires; Wendy Arlin named Chair, Niren Chaudhary joins board

## Summary
- John Schlifske retires after 15 years as director and Chair, effective immediately, for personal reasons.
- Wendy Arlin, director since 2023, elected as new Chair; she previously chaired Finance and Audit Committees.
- Niren Chaudhary, former Panera Brands CEO and Chair, appointed to board; will serve on Audit Committee.
- Chaudhary to receive restricted stock award valued at ~$145,000 on Aug 14, 2026, vesting in one year.
- No disagreements cited; transition described as smooth and unanimous.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-323775
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: KSS
- cik: 0000885639
- company_name: KOHLS Corp
- filed_at: 2026-07-29T20:20:15+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/885639/000119312526323775/0001193125-26-323775-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/885639/000119312526323775/kss-20260728.htm

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